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3GNFK16388G••••••2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500
This build draws 5.6× more complaints than the average 2008 Chevrolet SUBURBAN 1500 build (10 vs 2).
10on this build
91on the model
51builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Latches/locks/linkages 3Structure 3Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsFeb 2021
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V052000(AIRBAGS); however, upon contacting the dealer, she was informed that the remedy may cause her dashboard to crack and she would be responsible for…
SteeringDec 2016
The contact owns a 2008 chevrolet suburban 1500. While checking the brakes and removing one of the tires, the contact noticed that the cross member that held the steering stabilizer bar was rusted completely through on the passenger side near the bolts. The vehicle was not…
Power TrainJul 2016
I was driving my vehicle several days after having a routine oil change and the vehicle started to slow down. I took my car in to be checked out and was told that I need a new engine, the truck has a loss of power due to the stabilizing trak issue. After reading all the…
Unknown Or OtherJul 2015
On july 7th 2015, I went to my vehicle and noticed a crack in the dash on the drivers side, subsequently the passenger side cracked. I consider this to be a hazardous situation because in the event of an airbag release small pieces of the cheap plastic used in the dash would be…
StructureJul 2011
I own a 2008 chevy suburban and two of our outer door handles came off under warranty and the third right after now the fourth has come loose. Judging by many forums found on google this is a frequent problem. I find this also to be significant safety problem since I have little…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3GNFK16388G209495 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.